Finally, amazon.ca listed Merlin S1 DVD in their catalogue. Full review is
here, I found this part particularly hilarious.
Despite all this, Merlin quickly becomes addictive. The dialogue and special effects can be cheesy (particularly when the CGI monsters have to interact with actors), but the cast is charming and the stories, while a tad formulaic, keep things moving. Morgan is appropriately dweeby (but also has killer cheekbones), James combines football-quarterback good looks with a hint of sensitivity, McGrath is luscious and impetuous, and Coulby has earthy spunk.
It was written by Bret Fetzer, so I guess it's a guy who has some serious crush on Colin's cheekbones.